Cancer & Oncology
Malignant neoplasm of thymus
Serious
ICD-10: C37 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: थाइमस ग्रंथि का कैंसर · தமிழ்: தைமஸ் சுரப்பி புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಥೈಮಸ್ ಗ್ರಂಥಿಯ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: థైమస్ గ్రంథి క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: থাইমাস গ্রন্থির ক্যান্সার · मराठी: थायमस ग्रंथीचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: થાઇમસ ગ્રંથિનું કેન્સર
About this condition
This cancer occurs in the thymus gland, a small organ behind the breastbone that helps the immune system develop. It often grows slowly but can press on nearby structures causing breathing or swallowing problems. Early detection and treatment are crucial for better outcomes.
Common symptoms
chest pain
persistent cough
shortness of breath
difficulty swallowing
fatigue
weight loss
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | थाइमस ग्रंथि का कैंसर · थाइमस में गांठ · थाइमस का घातक रोग · वक्षस्थल ग्रंथि का कैंसर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தைமஸ் சுரப்பி புற்றுநோய் · தைமஸ் கட்டி · தைமஸ் மார்பக புற்று · தைமஸ் சுரப்பி கேன்சர் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಥೈಮಸ್ ಗ್ರಂಥಿಯ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಥೈಮಸ್ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಥೈಮಸ್ ಮಾರಕ ರೋಗ · ಎದೆ ಗ್ರಂಥಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | థైమస్ గ్రంథి క్యాన్సర్ · థైమస్ కణితి · థైమస్ ప్రాణాంతక రోగం · రొమ్ము గ్రంథి క్యాన్సర్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | থাইমাস গ্রন্থির ক্যান্সার · থাইমাস টিউমার · থাইমাস গ্রন্থির ঘাতক রোগ · বুকের গ্রন্থি ক্যান্সার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | थायमस ग्रंथीचा कर्करोग · थायमस गाठ · थायमस घातक रोग · छातीच्या ग्रंथीचा कर्करोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | થાઇમસ ગ્રંથિનું કેન્સર · થાઇમસ ગાંઠ · થાઇમસ ઘાતક રોગ · છાતીની ગ્રંથિનું કેન્સર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of thymus?
chest pain, persistent cough, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, fatigue, weight loss.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malignant neoplasm of thymus common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of thymus?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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